We Are Utah 2019 by Copperfield Publishing

We Are

Utah

MEET THE SPECIAL MEN AND WOMEN WHO MAKE UTAH GREAT

Hello Utah. My name is Tyson Enniss and I’m

a born and bred Utah boy. My family even has a mountain named for them, Enniss Peak in Draper, honoring our pioneer roots. My upbringing ignited a passion within me for our environment and this community as a whole. I love our state and all of the recreation it allows us from skiing the best snow on Earth, to enjoying our wonderful outdoor concerts and many community events and festivals. I didn’t foresee myself staying in the service industry. I was simply in it to pay the bills. I’ve jumped around from restaurants to bars in my 20+ years in the industry. I look back and I thank those that have given me an opportunity to learn. My good friends at Over The Counter and Park Cafe taught me that a business truly is a family. We are all in this together. We’re here for each other. At the old Rivers Effortless Dining and Private Reserve I was close to getting a sommelier certification when the restaurant closed. That certainly would have sent me down a different path. From there, I was recruited to work at the new Lumpy’s Downtown. Though I had the experience,

I showed up for my first day of work not on their records as a new employee, and began working as a bar-back. In this industry, that’s entry level and it took a slamming night for me to jump in and help run the bar to show the owners my true potential as a bartender and eventually a manager. They entrusted me to run Bar Named Sue on Highland Drive when they brought that brand under the company umbrella. And then again when they purchased the old Oscar’s Club in Midvale and expanded the Bar Named Sue brand there. After several years operating the two brands, I was given an opportunity to come on board as a part owner. Running a bar is no easy feat. Owning one, doesn’t make it easier. But, it does give me a chance to give back to this community. That’s why Bar Named Sue supports Wasatch Back Country rescue with an annual fundraiser, we host monthly live art exhibits with local artists showcasing their work, and we support the local music scene weekly with live music on Friday and Saturday nights at both venues. This community gets better the more we support each other. We Are Utah and I Am Utah.

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n 1897, the men and women of Cedar City founded Southern Utah University, building a legacy of fortitude, determination, and community triumph. Now a centerpiece of the city, SUU is a place for students to explore their interests and prepare for meaningful lives, in and out of the classroom. Southern Utah University is a caring campus community where students come to explore their interests and prepare for meaningful careers and life experiences. With more than 140 undergraduate programs and 17 graduate and certificate programs across six academic colleges, SUU proudly offers world-

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ROCK’N UTAH FOR OVER 39 YEARS! SOUND WAREHOUSE WAS BORN IN 1979 BECAUSE OF A PASSION FOR MUSIC AND THE ABILITY TO ENJOY THE FANTASTIC MUSIC IN “YOUR RIDE”. SOME OF THE CURRENT TEAM MEMBERS WERE THERE AT THE VERY BEGINNING OR JOINED SHORTLY THEREAFTER. SOUND WAREHOUSE STRIVES TO MAINTAIN CONSTANT FACTORY TRAINING TO KEEP CURRENT ON ALL THE EXCITING NEW TECHNOLOGIES FROM ENTRY LEVEL PRODUCTS TO HIGH END, TOP OF THE LINE PRODUCTS. OUR GOAL IS TO ROCK YOUR RIDE WHETHER IT’S A CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, UTV, MOTORCYCLE, TRAVEL TRAILER OR??? INSTALLATION OF OUR 12 VOLT PRODUCTS HAS BEEN OUR TOP PRIORITY WITH FULLY STOCKED AND EQUIPPED INSTALLATION FACILITIES. MANY MEMBERS OF THE STAFF HAVE ATTENDED SPECIAL SCHOOLS FOR TRAINING FOR INSTALLATION TECHNIQUES. SOUND WAREHOUSE HAS BEEN NAMED MOBILE ELECTRONICS RETAILER OF THE YEAR IN THE ENTIRE USA THREE TIMES AS WELL AS TOP 12, TOP 50 AND TOP 100 NUMEROUS TIMES. OUR OREM STORE HAS BEEN NAMED BEST OF UTAH COUNTY 7 TIMES OUT OF THE LAST 8 YEARS. ALONG WITH EMPLOYEE LONGEVITY, IN SOME CASES SPANNING DECADES, SOUND WAREHOUSE REGULARLY SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH MANY LOCAL CHARITIES AND NUMEROUS EVENTS EACH YEAR. SOUND WAREHOUSE WHERE YOU CAN GET NEW CAR TECHNOLOGY WITHOUT THE NEW CAR!

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alt Lake City is full of great spots for Mexican food, and Taqueria 27 has a place of pride in the lineup. Brought to life six years ago (and still owned and operated) by Kristin and Todd Gardiner, T27 brings a unique culinary spin to the classic taco. Todd infused his street-food-inspired menu with items like Achiote marinated grilled chicken and house-made turkey chorizo. You’ll find some distinctly non-traditional items as well, like the succulent duck confit tacos or the customer favorite the P.B.L.T.A. taco (pork belly, lettuce, tomato & avocado— for first-timers). Salt Laker’s love their tacos, as evidenced by the rapid expansion of Todd and Kristin Gardiner’s stepped-up taco joint. Each Taqueria 27 location has its own daily specials that vary based on seasonal flavors, the freshest fish and the creativity of the chefs. The daily GODs, TODs and FODs—guacamole, taco and fish of the day—are ever changing with the seasons. And don’t forget to sip on the MOD— the margarita of the day. Speaking of sips, the establishment offers a full tequila and mezcal menu along with a great selection of beer and wine. The beautiful hand-drawn chalk walls showcase the tequilas that are available for sipping or mixing in your favorite cocktail. Mezcal, tequila’s bolder sister, also features prominently with options that are not easily found anywhere else in Utah. If beer is more your style, go for a local jalapeño cream ale or a classic corona, both on draft.

Enter the modern and inviting Taqueria 27 and you’ll wish you could sit and dine for more than one meal, especially during patio season. It’s a fun and unpretentious environment great for dining with family or friends. Just a few years ago, there was only one location along the Wasatch Front. Now, you can satisfy your taco cravings in all corners of the valley—there’s the original Foothill spot on the East Bench, the Downtown and Holladay locations as well as the most recent addition nestled in Murray’s Fashion Place Mall. There is also a Lehi location at Traverse Terraces in the works. For those wondering how to go about the ideal tasty experience, start with a made-fresh-just-for-you guacamole, like the guac with diced mango, jicama, Serrano pepper, scallion and a dash of lime. Next, order a round of tacos for the table. Swapping and sharing around the table is encouraged. Spice things up with the T27 house made hot sauces. Then, end the meal with a plate of churros with chocolate dipping sauce. You’ll be back for Saturday or Sunday brunch, guaranteed. T27's take on brunch is laden with options like Oaxacan steak-and-eggs tacos or chilaquiles, paired with a Bloody Maria of course. Remember to grab bottle of your favorite T27 hot sauce or a growler of Jalapeño Cream Ale after eating. T27 offers fresh and unique food, with the highest quality ingredients, local when possible and even heirloom tomatoes from the T27 garden in the summer!

Your body, your health, your way The Cameron Wellness Center was one of the first complementary and alternative medical clinics in Utah. Located in the heart of the Sugar House community, it has become known for its nurturing and healing environment, dedicated practitioners, and a variety of stateof-the-art alternative medical services for over 20 years.

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As the mecca of outdoor recreation and adventure, Utah easily became the ideal place for Brandon Zinninger, president of Camper Reparadise, to realize his vision of a trailer restoration company. “Our initial focus was vintage,” Zinninger said, “The company began with me working on my parent’s 1978 Airstream Ambassador.” Six years later, Reparadise is situated in a 12,000 square foot warehouse based in an industrialized corner of West Valley. The company has accumulated an impressive portfolio of high-end, custom builds dispersed across the world. Including a luxurious 1977 Airstream Land Yacht reimagined for modern living (above and below).

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From the iconic Airstream to the latest 4x4 overland camper, Reparadise has done it all. “What we do best is figure out with our clients how to creatively design and adapt,” he says, “...we’re small space innovators.” Reparadise has helped create pop-up libraries, barbershops, offices, a fire department command center, and customized spaces for national retailers like Backcountry.com and Privé Revaux Sunglasses. “We’re not producing the same trailer over and over again—we work very hard to turn a client’s ideas into functional works of art.” For those who aren’t looking to own, sister company Retro Rentals provides a food and beverage trailer for rent with a timeless image designed and built by Reparadise. The company even offers an upfitted 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for rent on Outdoorsy.com, a product that’s relevant to their own team. “We’ve got a pretty adventurous focus and our employees are all family and lifelong friends. We have a big passion for biking, camping, exploring, river trips and rock climbing. We love to incorporate this into our designs.” Learn more of their time-earned metal and polish work, fabrication, finish carpentry, and hi-fi sound systems at campereparadise.com

hen Joe and Missy Cannella opened Cannella’s Italian eatery in 1978, the Salt Lake City dining scene was vastly different than its current iteration. At that time, places like Sea Cove, The Hawaiian, Mama Eddy’s Beanery, and the original Finn’s lined the streets. Now, 40 years later, Cannella’s stands as one of the city’s most beloved institutions continuing in it’s mission of serving authentic Italian cuisine. Mushroom risotto, spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, chicken marsala and all other mediterranean favorites line the menu pages along with a black and blue salad that will leave your taste buds hollering delizioso! There’s also an array of delicious sandwiches—some favorites include a house made meatball sandwich, a delectable parmesan sandwich and a reuben. Each option is memorable and worth a trip to Cannella’s to devour each one. The seafood scampi is also a crowd favorite, as is the zucchini rolls for the vegetarians. For the carnivores, there’s a grass-fed Nica Joe burger served as a Monday special with a side salad for just $10.50. At Cannella’s, we use grass fed chicken, beef, local trout and strive to keep things as fresh and local

as possible. One might think that all this makes for the perfect Italian dinning experience until the gelato is rolled out and your eyes roll back in amazement, yes, it’s that good. At Cannella’s there’s truly something for everyone. Joey, the son of the late founder Joe Cannella, has expanded the restaurant and installed its own bar and lounge. The lounge has become one of the friendliest drink spots in town, complete with a killer playlist of tunes that somebody with excellent taste in music put together. While updating the restaurant, Joey Cannella spent a lot of time looking through old black-andwhite family photos. The walls of Cannella’s are now filled with those lovely family photos. He clearly misses his dad, Joe, and so does Missy, his mom. But then, so do many Cannella’s customers, who remember him fondly. The longevity of Cannella’s can also be attributed to the service, which couldn’t be better. It’s that friendly type of service that keeps its patrons coming back for time and time again—for decades, even. At Cannella’s, you truly feel like a member of the family.

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Situated in the heart of Springville, Utah with majestic Maple Mountain as its extraordinary backdrop, LEGEND’S THE COMPOUND

is one of Utah’s most amazing treasures. If it were to boast a billboard it might read, “I dreamed a dream”… but who would have dreamed a young teenager and his love of motorcycles would amass into the spectacular, unprecedented Legend’s Motorcycle Museum…a private collection of vintage motorcycles that would rival Harley-Davidson themselves? Built literally, brick by brick with the vision and passion of builder and avid motorcycle enthusiast Rick Salisbury and his wife Vickie. Salisbury’s personal love of collecting has grown to over 200 vintage motorcycles, mounds of one-of-a-kind memorabilia, a rare trophy collection and original art by world renowned motorcycle-centric Artists’ such as David Uhl, Scott Jacobs, Tom Fritz, and Bronze sculptor Jeff Decker. Legend’s upper viewing gallery houses Salisbury’s crown jewel, a completely unrestored 1907 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank. One of only three1907 Strap Tank’s in existence, Salisbury’s is the only bike that survived with its original paint, engine, frame and tires. Legends’ Motorcycle also boasts an outstanding service department…the crème de le crème of experienced Harley-Davidson technicians who do everything from restoring Old School Knuckle and Pans, to customizing today’s Twin Cam’s & Milwaukee 8’s. Legend’s Motorcycle Museum is adjoined by the charming Side Car Café, which serves a freshly prepared locally sourced menu of all-American fare. Breakfast with local coffee and piping hot waffles is served up all day with a warm friendly smile.

Across the Legend’s compound you can also enjoy an amazing meal or a home brewed brew at Strap Tank Brewery, established in 2016. Strap Tank Brewery is definitely a one-of-a-kind…the first brewpub in Utah County since prohibition. Another architectural work of art, Salisbury designed the building, replicating unique architectural elements such as the towering smoke stack from the original Harley-Davidson building in Wisconsin. Strap Tank offers something for everyone, from family friendly dining to home-brewed beer on tap. Strap Tank’s exceptional brews offer something special for the new-to-craft-beer novice or the craft beer enthusiasts. Strap Tanks beers are distinct with layers of unusual and interesting flavors. Sip on a Flathead, Sportster or a Sargent Holtz while you enjoy the amazing surroundings. You don’t want to miss this place…and…if you’re lucky enough while visiting Legend’s Compound, when they aren’t out pickin’, you’ll find Salisbury himself, Vickie and their Rottweiler Frank who are daily patrons.

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located just across the parking lot from Smith’s Ballpark,” says Rob, “and we have a really nice patio so we get a good turnout on it for game days. And with the Trax stop just across the street, we’re kind of a natural stopover.” Ron added, “We were originally looking for a building downtown, but with the 1300 South freeway exits so close, and Trax, and the ballpark... We just decided we wanted to put our energy in here. It’s home now.” Rob and Ron agree that the big draw isn’t from the baseball fans though. It’s from burger fans. “We were fortunate enough to have taken first place for Best Burger at the World Food Championships in Las Vegas back in 2012,” say Ron. “It’s the beef,” adds Rob. “It’s on the grill within a day or two of being ground.” And the bacon? “We twice-smoke our bacon in-house every day,” Rob says, “It’s the best bacon I’ve ever had, but it’s not just great beef and bacon. Local buns delivered daily, as well as the produce. And our staff is well aware that they are cooking and serving a world class burger. They take pride in that and they’re good at what they do. It’s those details that make us stand out.” So what’s next for the popular watering hole? “We get requests from customers all the time for another location by their house,” laughs Ron. “We’re always looking to improve and expand,” Rob says. “But it has to be the right avenue. Something our customers already want, and something we’re good at.”

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elcoming the patrons of Lucky 13 to its front door is the iconic big red tractor. The tractor embodies the hard work that went into opening this Utah roadhouse. Started in 2009 by three friends, a construction worker and two firefighters, Lucky 13 was a labor of love from the beginning. “We just wanted to open the kind of place that we wanted to go to.” says co-owner Ron Lay, “A place with a relaxed vibe, great food, and good, reasonable drinks that go beyond a Jack & Coke.” That desire came to life in the form of an old building finished with lots of wood and iron, that’s adorned with antique Americana giving Lucky 13 a solid, old-school feel. The menu, featuring award winning burgers, has a varied beer selection to complement the well stocked bar that is highlighted by an impressive whiskey and mezcal showing. Having working firefighters as partners made co-owner Rob Dutton the de facto General Manager from the beginning. Already having some bar managing experience, he left construction work behind for good and made Lucky 13 his home away from home. “I was head-cook, and head bartender as well as manager when we first opened.” says Rob. “It was tough back then, but in the long run it’s paid off. I wrote the job descriptions because I’ve done them all.” That experience from the trenches is especially valuable when spring brings baseball season, and baseball fans. “We’re

ome of the Jazz, Grizzlies, Real Salt Lake, Royals, Utes, Bees and others, sports are integral to the fabric of the Utah community. Hoping to fuse the gametime atmosphere with a complete dining experience, Lisa and Dave Forman launched Legends Sports Pub in downtown Salt Lake City. While the sports bar is a local success today, it wasn’t smooth sailing the first time the pair traded in their white-collar jobs for an apron. “My background is in corporate sales and Dave worked in exploration drilling and mining,” Lisa said. “We got tired of traveling all the time and not being home with our kids. We had no experience in the area, but my husband saw something in the newspaper one day and said, hunny, why don’t we try this.’ It was a struggle at first, there was a steep learning curve and we knew absolutely nothing about the restaurant industry. To say we failed at first is an understatement.” The secret in creating a now flourishing sports bar? It lies in the values we find in sports—dedication to a cause, hard work and respect. “We were both athletes,” Lisa explained. “I played basketball, volleyball and track and my husband played football and track. All of our children were athletes, too—our daughter participated in cheer, and our other three boys played baseball and hockey. Our youngest was into competitive hockey. When he was 14, he was on a travel team and did really well and played Junior Hockey. We all learned valuable lessons playing

sports. It teaches you hard work, discipline, getting along with teammates, respect, stuff we wanted to emulate in our business.” When we think of sports bars, we often think of tasteless, unhealthy food. At Legends, that’s far from the case—the Formans love stocking their shelves with local ingredients, spirits and beer. Quality service and meals created a haven for not just sports viewers, but corporate meetings, wedding parties, celebrations of life and birthdays. “Our food differentiates ourselves from everyone else. Everyone has an idea of what sports bar food is, and it’s not good—it’s deep fried and unhealthy. It’s a lot of work, but it’s what we believe in. You can get alcohol and TV’s anywhere, but you can’t always get good food. “You still have to get people in the door if the Jazz, RSL or the Utes aren’t doing well or are out of season. So we try our best to get people in no matter what sport is going on. We offer our private VIP room free of cost, fit with projectors and sound systems for corporate events—if someone is already coming into our place and ordering food and drinks, we don’t think it’s right to charge even more on top of that to

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rent a room. As a mainstay in the valley, the Formans have plans to improve customers’ experience at Legends even further with a new weekend brunch, all day breakfast and a Bloody Mary bar. An additional location is in the works, too. However, it’s the relationships with everyone that steps through the door that are most fulfilling for Lisa and her family. “It’s the hug, smile or experience that we thrive off of. That’s what makes it worth it. We want everyone who comes in to feel our love and energy. You never know what someone is going through and how good it can feel getting away for a little bit in a good environment. It’s our goal to make sure they know we care and are most grateful for their business.” T BES R D E VOT RTS BA ! SPO UTAH N I 20 1 8

Since its inception in 1915, Redford Jewelers has been the premier source of jewelry in the Wasatch Front. Whether you’re in the market for custom jewelry, engagement rings, meaningful gifts, repairs or other needs, Redford has you covered in a beautiful array of diamonds, gems and settings. Why overspend and wear the same designs as thousands of other people at the corporations when you can get more bang for your buck buying wholesale at Redford Jewelers? You’ll be supporting local and wearing unique designs while you’re at it, too.

Dell Taylor, the main jeweler and proprietor at Redford, earned his stripes in the jewelry business as early as high school. He joined Redford in 1978 after winning an art show for his work and was the first person hired after John Redford, the founder of Redford Jewelers, sold his business. Taylor took over as a full business owner in 2008. He is widely-renowned in the industry for his knowledgeability, skill and attention to detail as well as his personable demeanor and charisma. You truly feel welcome and at home at Redford with Taylor at the helm. Redford also prides itself on their selection of gemstones within the store, the largest in the Salt Lake Valley. The team loves working with their customers on crafting custom rings, necklaces, earrings, brooches and bracelets for the perfect piece. The most valuable gem is found within the hearts of the staff—nowhere else within the industry can you find a group that enjoys creating relationships, lifelong friends and customers like those at Redford. So what are you waiting for? Stop into their storefront on 1346 S. 2100 East and find the ideal design for yourself or loved one. Dell Taylor and his Redford staff will be there to offer guidance and support in finding or creating exactly what you’re looking for. 801-583-2700 | 1346 S. 2100 E. SLC, UT www.redfordjewelers.com

wenty five years ago, four of the six Pappas siblings: Dino, George, John and Stephanie opened Roofers Supply with the vision of building a world class distribution company. “Driven by our desire to succeed, everyone worked tirelessly. Through our dedication and focus, along with the combined efforts of all employees, the Company has grown from its original two locations in Salt Lake City and Ogden, to include operations in Lindon, Cedar City, St. George and Logan,” states Dino. While Roofers Supply is proud to be the largest and only local roofing distributor with a statewide presence, the Pappas family has never forgotten what powers their success: the people who work for them and their loyal customers. Being part of a community also means giving back, so the company teams with the Utah Food Bank to host its twice yearly food and clothing drives. “Our winter hoodies are such a hot commodity, we see people wearing them all over the state. Being local is important to our Utah economy as it recycles revenue back into our local com-

munities,” Stephanie said. The Company also shows support for the community through the Roofers Supply, Steve G. Pappas Memorial Scholarship. Named after the patriarch of the Pappas family, the scholarship provides educational support to children and grandchildren of roofing contractors, applicators and sales people in Utah. Environmentally focused, Roofers Supply works with the Columbus Community Center for recycling paper, they also recycle electronics and have installed solar panels in many of their locations. The Company supports other humanitarian causes such as: Habitat for Humanity, Make a Wish Foundation, Equality Utah, Intermountain Therapy Animals, the Rape Crisis Center, Human Rights Campaign and The Other Side Academy among many others. Roofers Supply was built on a foundation of four core values: honesty, integrity, trust and mutual respect. These values are evident within the framework of the company. Stephanie Pappas shared, “ We strive to live by these values.

With these values as our guiding principles whether working with employees or customers we focus on mutually beneficial outcome and we are better for the experience.” Along with their two sisters, the quartet meets weekly for breakfast to delve into business issues, where the Pappas siblings bolster each other as they unite to determine the course of the business. Younger generations are invited as well, but just having the Pappas surname doesn’t automatically offer an inside track to advancement within the company; everyone starts either on the sales or delivery team while they earn their stripes within the company. Starting from humble beginnings, George Pappas is proud of how his family businesses have evolved. “My dad was in construction and transportation,” he continued, “In 1964, our parents founded Pappas Builders Supply, which they operated out of our home.” On many occasions, the Pappas family shared their table with the people who stopped by. “ We weren’t wealthy by any means, and we shared what we had. When additional people gathered at our dinner table, mom reminded us to be more modest in our portions as there were more mouths to feed. We learned that sharing with others, is an invaluable experience.” All six siblings grew up working in the family business, doing building demolition to reclaim lumber, brick and steel. Today, Pappas Builders Supply is a long haul, predominately flat-bed, trucking company. There is an

invaluable synergistic relationship that exists between Roofers and Pappas that offers a mutually beneficial competitive edge. “Throughout the years, we’ve had many difficult decisions to make, especially during the 2008 economic downturn. Though the construction industry was one of the most adversely affected by the economic slowdown, our team of incredible people worked together tirelessly to ensure the company survived. Not only did we survive, we actually emerged as a smarter, more efficient, and healthier company.” said Stephanie. “One of the many things that sets us apart is the women we have working within our organizations. Women bring a particular perspective to our male-dominated work environment that is invaluable.” Pappas’ father, a forward-thinking son of Greek immigrants, stressed the importance of pay equity and education for his daughters. It’s no surprise that Stephanie has emerged as a strong, compassionate leader. “Our companies are heart-centered. It’s in the fiber of who we are as a family and as a business. Working together from a very young age, instilled in us an appreciation for each other and a deep work ethic that is evident as you walk through the door of any of our locations.” When purchasing a building or home, the roof isn’t often the focal point, yet it’s a vital part of the investment. As a consumer, there can be a lot of uncertainty about which products to choose and that’s where Roofers Supply comes in and assists with all of your needs.

hen we picture the U.S. Marine Corps, we see the pride of the Armed Forces, fit with strong individuals who sacrifice more than most will in their lifetime for a cause greater than themselves. What we don’t imagine is that Marines are often our neighbors, friends and family, living “normal lives” yet answer the call to defend the nation’s land, sea and air. The Marine Corps is a fast-growing career path for Utahns. It certainly takes a strong-willed person to take on the challenge, but to serve is a debt repaid with high interest in the form of benefits, career stability and purpose. Utah-natives Staff Sergeant Samuel Balle, Lance Corporal Austin Roberts-Daniels and Private First Class Parker Pratt offer some insight on their experience within the Marines. SSgt Samuel Balle, a recruiter for the Salt Lake area, explains why you should join the Marines: “The biggest thing that caught my eye was the uniform. After that, I bought into what it takes to be a Marine. I wanted to be part of the fight after 9/11 after I graduated from Copper Hills High School. Some individuals do it for the tangible things such as financial stability or retirement. What separates military service are the intangibles—self-confidence, discipline and giving up momentary things for what you want in the end. “We have over 250 jobs in the Marines, but people only think of infantry,” Balle continued.

Many young Americans have preconceived ideas about what we do as Marines, or that we are all infantrymen. My job is to educate them on their options and the vast array of opportunities the Marine Corps has to offer. We have jobs that take pictures on deployment, write for public affairs and offer a ton of technical skill jobs. As soon as someone determines their top three jobs they want to do at the Marines, my job is to get you one of those three. It makes our country better.” LCpl Austin Roberts-Daniels is reintegrating into civilian life after a deployment overseas. Delving into his experience, Roberts-Daniels said, “I was recently deployed to Australia, and it was great to see a different culture and get that experience seeing a different part of the world. You take everything you learn from boot camp and keep your good habits. Everything you learn in the beginning is all you need for the rest of your career. I chose the Marines because I wanted to be with the best. They’re hardcore, they’re professional and it’s everything I wanted to be.” PFC Parker Pratt grew up in Salt Lake City and recently finished boot camp after graduating from Riverton High School. “My recruiters prepared me for boot camp,” Pratt said. “It was demanding—the Marines teach you discipline and made me appreciate what I have. I explored every branch, but if I’m going to put in the dedication and effort, I wanted the Marines because I wanted to serve my country with the greats.”

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fter participating in the discovery of gold in California in 1848 at Sutter’s Mill, William Smith Muir settled in Bountiful, Utah. He soon planted the roots of our family business by starting his own family farm in 1850. From the 1920’s until the early 2000’s the family was primarily in the growing and shipping of fresh fruit and vegetables for themselves and other growers in a 5 state area. Since 1999, Muir Copper Canyon Farms, with a strong produce heritage, has quickly become the independent leader in produce distribution in the Utah market. It is the innovator and leader in produce distribution to the foodservice trade. Muir Gourmet, its specialty and gourmet food division, makes available the finest specialty ingredients and products to restaurants, resorts, hotels, and bakeries. Whether it is a local gourmet product or a must have specialty originating from Europe, Muir Gourmet can provide it along with the expertise on how to best use it in the kitchen. Muir is an owner-member of Pro*Act, which is a nationwide produce procurement cooperative. This gives Muir significant buying power that is not normally available to small independent distributors in the industry. It has the horsepower to provide multi unit customers with unique service re-

quirements, yet has the expertise to assist the discriminating chef of an independent restaurant, hotel or fine dining establishment with a national reach and a local touch. Muir has long been an innovator in distribution and product offerings to its customers. It employs culinary consulting specialists within several areas of expertise such as pastry ingredients, gelato formulation, or the latest in fresh produce offerings. These specialists train and consult Utah’s chefs on the latest products and techniques to provide restaurant patrons with the best culinary experience possible. Food safety is now top of mind to everyone. Muir doesn’t take this lightly. Muir is the only SQF II (Safe Quality Food) Certified Distributor in Utah. Recently in 2018, Muir Scored 100% on their SQF II Audit, placing Muir in the top 0.5% of SQF audited facilities in the world. Muir customers are assured that their food is safe. When a recall or advisory occurs, the product is traced to its customers accurately, quickly, and immediately removed from the market. Whether a restaurant is looking for innovation, quality, safety or competitive price and service, Muir Copper Canyon Farms and Muir Gourmet is the place to strike culinary gold!

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Chinese • Seafood • Grill • Sushi King Buffet is a traditional Chinese restaurant with an authentic atmosphere: deep reds, glowing lanterns and intricate floral patterns. You’ll be greeted by our extremely welcoming staff as a delicious aroma hits you like a wave. Just wait till you see the more than 200 tasty foods you have to choose from. The experience doesn’t stop there. King Buffet has a large variety of foods including an abundance of seafood, sushi, Mongolian grill and - an American favorite - classic beef steak. The seafood selection alone includes salt and pepper shrimp, crawfish, fried squid, crab and much more. After your delicious meal, you can take your pick from all sorts of ice creams, cakes and other desserts - there’s a chocolate fountain to top it all off! This fusion buffet also has something for you little eaters, including pizza and wings. Needless to say, King Buffet is a place for everyone - even the pickiest eaters. The owners at King Buffet have been in the restaurant business for more than 20 years and are especially keen on creating an exceptional dining experience. With only the highest expectations for themselves, the team has created an incredible variety of dishes combined with friendly service. In three short years, King Buffet’s Taylorsville location has become one of the best and most popular buffets in the Salt Lake area. They are excited to share this amazing experience with other communities. King Buffet now has a new location in Orem, and is soon opening a third location in South Salt Lake. All three locations will offer the same excellence and value - they’d love to welcome you in to have a taste! Come join King Buffet for a Chinese fusion experience in Orem and Taylorsville. As you enter the doors through a traditional Chinese archway, greeted by friendly staff, you’ll know you’re in for a great meal. Expect to return again and again.

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y the flip of a switch, the world was irrevocably changed by the internet and the technologies that came with it. As businesses rely more and more on digital services to promote their brand, Metric Media provides the analytical tools for those companies to target their ideal audience. Peter Van Dyke, CEO of Metric Media, explains how his Utah-based company is helping local businesses adapt to the digital age.

working that well, it needs to be changed. Is your customer experience a positive experience a negative one? Is it a song that’s playing that makes everyone’s mood shift? If you played something different, did people’s emotions change to an upbeat one? It’s taking what you’re already doing and providing more data points. It increases the overall experience and putting more value to your customer experience and tweaking that experience to the data provided.

Q: What exactly is Metric Media and how was it conceived? Peter Van Dyke: Metric Media is about bringing big data to the little guys. We provide high-end tech to small business locations and analytics data which makes sense for them. We provide them this data through our interface on a simple platform. In the form of kiosks and screens, we have embedded cameras, just like a phone and laptop have. All of them take in data points businesses never had before such as how many people entered their business, how many customers are male or female, how tall or short, age groups between them—young adult, adult, senior—and their demographic. On top of that, on the outerface, a business can promote their brand while having our platform running in the background and be able to pull up the data. That’s the product and the core of Metric Media. In a nutshell, it’s bringing big data to the little guy and small businesses.

Q: Is it challenging to explain those benefits to your clients? What are some other challenges? We love to be able to show what our product does rather than explain it—we try to bring it in and show it. People may think it’s too technical of data that they need, or don’t need. But being able to show them is huge. We make it really simple. We’ve simplified the interface to make it easy to read for our customers.

As far as myself, it’s been a concept of mine for the last couple of years with a big push in the last year to put our product in the market. We’re making our push this summer with some of our units—we have about 1000 units coming throughout the year. At Metric Media, we hone in on the metric and data aspect, but also the media aspect. By providing the media aspect, we provide data our customers never had before in media creation. We can touch up websites, submit photography, all sorts of media content. We’ve even done drone services before when we’ve been asked to do so. Q: What are the benefits of small businesses using analytic tools? A lot of our analytics do heat sense mapping and emotional expression tracking. If you took someone walking into a cupcake shop, for example, we can tell if that user is having a positive experience, negative, just a passer-by, if something caught their attention for a few seconds or a minute, et cetera. If the content a business displays isn’t

Another challenge is tracking with facial analytics. We’ve embedded the camera in all of the units so you can’t even tell they are there. People think we may be doing something negative with tracking, but there isn’t any collection of personal data. It’s all just general categories of data points with specifics, like I mentioned before. Q: Digital technology is always adapting. How do you keep up and keep evolving your products? For everyone that is scared of technology, there’s another that love it as well. We’ve kept up with the cool aspect and keep up with latest and greatest technology in the digital realm. While the facial analytics may be a little scary and hard to explain, we’ve embedded it and people love the sleek look and people know their business need to go digital. We make sure our products appeal to that audience for their benefit. We also try to keep up with industry trade shows and where the technology and market is going, so we’re always change. We also have a really innovative crew that is passionate about what we’re doing. With that team, it allows us to stay on top of the trends of the industry. peter@metric.media

Partlow Puts People First! Guided by our core principles of Integrity, Courtesy and Respect "I have used Partlow for 6 years in managing my property. They are ethical, professional and thorough. They have both the tenant and owner's best and legal interests in mind. I could not run my property without them!" - Katherine R.

ust three simple words exemplify the core principles of Partlow Investment Properties: integrity, courtesy and respect. In a company that handles rental properties, those three qualities are of paramount importance to both the homeowner and renter. Partlow does everything in their power to guard the confidentiality of sensitive information, maintaining positive attitudes and team spirit within the company in order to best provide their extensive services.

that time, she has been crafting the company’s services, providing excellent intelligent property management while valuing the unique needs of each individual. The Wasatch Front residential multi-family market is complex one, and Partlow has developed a deep understanding of it through her passion and love for the property management business. Her passion as well as knowledge of the industry has been a key component to Partlow’s success.

Providing homes along every corner of the Wasatch Front, Partlow Investment Properties has been Salt Lake City’s premier property management service providers for over 30 years. If you want your properties to be profitable, look appealing and to rapidly fill vacancies, timely and thorough maintenance which retains residents and protects the value of your investment, look no further than Partlow. They provide their clients with a property management team that is comfortable and confident with dealing with the daily endeavors of property ownership, and they thrive at it.

According to Partlow, the business thrives off of their valued customers. “We at Partlow work daily not only to meet but to exceed your expectations. Partlow is pleased that our strong growth in recent years has been based largely on referrals from satisfied property owners and local real estate agents. Your realtor will recommend us. We are scrupulously honest in all of our dealings and consequently our ethical stance is highly respected along the Wasatch front.”

Laura Partlow, the founder and principal broker for Partlow Investment Properties, has manned the helm for over 30 years. During

Next time you’re looking to lease, contact a representative at Partlow or look online for your listings for your next lease. You’ll know that you’re in good hands with a trusted and reputable company such as Partlow.

Call 801.484.4446 or Visit partlowrents.com

Why on earth would I go to First Baptist Church? Baptist? Are you kidding me? I would not be caught dead in a Baptist Church! If these are your sentiments then you would fit right in at First Baptist Church of Salt Lake City. They are not your typical fire and brimstone, turn or burn, condemning, judging, “walk the Romans Road” and “pray the Sinner’s Prayer” kinda Baptists. They are the come-as-you-are, bring the whole family, tree-hugging, gayloving, faith-in-action kinda Baptists. What you will discover when you visit is that they are diverse, friendly, intergenerational, openminded, genuine, and truly happy to have you there, whatever your situation (plus a good cup of coffee). What you won’t find is condemnation, judgement, shame and guilt (Or that Jell-O with vegetables in it. What is that about?) First Baptist Church, part of the American Baptist Churches, USA denomination, is a community that truly tries to welcome everybody. That means that all genders, LGBTQ or straight, young and old are all welcome to fully participate in the life of the church, including in leadership. It means that families of all forms and makeup are nurtured and celebrated. FBC offers all kinds of programs for all ages: Youth and Young Adult Groups, Bible Study, Adult Sunday School with Children’s activities, “Praise Club” for kids, American Baptist Women and a Men’s Group called “Beers with Bros” First Baptist Church doesn’t just stay in their own little bubble but are out in the community trying to do good just for the sake of doing good and contributing positive things to the world. First Baptist is partner with organizations like the Homeless Youth Resource Center, Family Promise, Crossroads Urban Center, Utah Coalition of Religious Communities, The Road Home, and many other worth-while organizations with contributions of not only money, but time as well. First Baptist Church is also committed to social justice and being a voice for those who need to be heard. First Baptist is actively involved in advocating for fair immigration practices, marriage equality, protections for the poor, fair housing, health care and many other issues where their faith values are impacted by the culture around them. If there is a rally for a good cause, you will likely see First Baptist there. If you ask them what they believe it will be hard to answer because First Baptist Church encourages each other to be on their own faith journey and gives each person freedom to articulate that faith in any way that is helpful to them. As a result, they do not have doctrinal statements or creeds that they must all agree to, but live in the tension of bringing all different perspectives together and wrestling with the Bible, their traditions and their own experiences to make sense of the world and God’s activity in it. Of course, the lens they look through to accomplish this is the life and teachings of Jesus, but they leave a lot of room for people to explore what that picture of faith looks like for them.

Give First Baptist a try! You will be surprised how much you enjoy being in a Baptist church. Sunday Services start at 11:00 am | 800 S 1300 E in Salt Lake City | www.firstbaptist-slc.org

here are very few companies in America that are directly responsible to the growth and rise of an entire city. Real estate agency InterNet Properties is one such company. InterNet Properties’ thriving entrepreneurial spirit has given life to a once insipid downtown Salt Lake City since its doors opened in 1994. Local businesses have found homes along the Main Street spectrum—look inside one of the many shops, companies and restaurants, and you’re more than likely to see more than one business that InterNet Properties helped usher into their establishments. That’s just downtown. Heading the vanguard of InterNet Properties was Vasilios Priskos, who lost his lengthy battle to cancer in October 2017. He was a fry-cook-turned-real-estatemogul, though, of all of his lifelong accomplishments, he was most proud of his sons—Christian, Nico, Alexander and Aristotle. The two eldest of the litter, Christian and Nico, have been brought up in the intricacies of the company. Vasilios lived by the virtues that hard work, patience and humility are the keys to business success. The family atmosphere of the bustling business will ensure that InterNet Properties will achieve new heights as they work with the community in commercial retail, office and industrial brokerage services. Thanks to all of the hardworking agents and support staff that make the company special, they will continue working with the community, the city and the state in offering brokerage services across all asset types. Investing in downtown is about more than making money; it’s more than just buildings. It is part of Vasilios’ legacy that lives on through all of the agents and employees woven within the fabric of InterNet Properties. Downtown’s success has been a part of the vision of InterNet Properties since its inception, and the company is an integral part of the future of Salt Lake City. 

t Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare, students are given the tools, knowledge and training to successfully and seamlessly transition from the student spa to their dream job. The Salt Lake City establishment has been dedicated to growing the minds and educating future estheticians since its inception in 1995. Skinworks offers students a robust education in the medical and laser side of skincare, as well as the rewarding and relaxing side of the spa industry. Owner and school director Natalie Parkin has played an integral role in the growth and prosperity of the skincare industry in Utah since she took the reigns in 2005. She has a professional background from Enterprise and brought her corporate expertise and vision to Skinworks. In 2014, Natalie completed the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, which led to revamping Skinworks already successful business segments into an industry leader in the Salt Lake market. Her passion for esthetics expands beyond even Skinworks she is the secretary of the Utah Beauty School Owners Association as well as a member on the ASCP National Skin Care Schools Council Leadership Board. In addition to receiving an education in spa treatments and skincare, students leave Skinworks with the knowledge of what it takes to become successful in their own personal financial wellness with business classes designed to coach them through developing a lasting clientele. Each student is unique and has their own desires and needs. Skinworks offers small class sizes, convenient scheduling, as well as full or part-time training so you can finish quickly or study around your schedule. With access to financial aid, they make it studying esthetics easy and affordable. Along with their classroom education is a student spa with a loyal following, designed to mimic the feel and aura of a professional environment in order to provide Skinworks students the real-world application and experience that can drive them towards becoming employed upon graduation.

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for the large communities of readers—online and in print—who value honesty and stories told well. We will keep telling stories—your stories—as long as people keep reading. And wouldn’t it be a shame if they didn’t read? We don’t think that will happen, so meanwhile, turn a page, or many pages, in one of Copperfield Publishing’s growing catalog of Utah award-winning publications. We bring you the Best of Utah every day, every week. every month. including our newest product, the on you are reading now, We Are Utah. With this issue, discover that behind every great Utahn or super buisness is a beating heart that is connected in some way to all the rest of us. Their stories are you stories. We are all the community of Utah. Enjoy.  John Saltas Founder